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Supply Chain Supervisor
Employment Type:Responsibilities
Come for The Opportunity, Stay for The Challenge.
Throughout our rich history, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry in providing the best professional, heavy duty power tools, hand tools and accessories. With a relentless commitment to delivering new products with disruptive innovation, best-in-class performance, and solutions to enhance end-user productivity, Milwaukee is growing at a rate that is unparalleled in the industry. When it comes to career opportunities, Milwaukee Tool gives you the resources to make the impossible possible and be a part of something big! Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) www.milwaukeetool.asia. Milwaukee Tool Asia Headquarters is located in Hong Kong with offices throughout Asia.
We are currently searching for an energetic, organized “Supply chain supervisor” to work in our Milwaukee Japan office. Successful candidates will have experience in supply chain & operations management skills. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail will be key. We invite you to apply and learn more about our company & this exciting opportunity.
Job Summary & Responsibilities:
Serve as business partner of Sales – Finance & Operation Director and other functional managers to drive business
Inbound/ Supply Planning
- Control shipping schedule with factory and forwarder to be on time inbound to Japan 3PL
- Co-ordinate with HQ operations team and communicate to market the inventory lead time and supply constraints
Demand Planning
- Manage Demand Planning with JP management team and HQ counter party.
- Develop complete analysis / timeline related to supply and demand for new product launches and product transitions
Outbound
- Manage smooth outbound operation working with Japan 3PL and ensure order / operation process are well executed
Automation System Operation
- Co-ordinate with internal IT / Finance and 3PL to build automation system infrastructure
- Work closely with the HQ, IT team to ensure smooth system functioning
Excess &Obsolete
- Monitor and manage slow moving inventory and obsolescence and report to JP management team and HQ on time
- Work with HQ Operations teams & develop plans for improvement to achieve inventory goals and reduce obsolescence.
Other
- Manage adjustments to business plans as necessary, includes changes to orders, schedules, and related work.
- Maintain scorecards on specific operations related KPI's, include - fill rates, inventory turns, E&O inventory
- Other duties / continuous improvement projects as assigned
Job Qualifications
Requirements:
Academic & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree with minimum of 3 years of experience in work related to Inbound, DP planning, outbound operations / administration
- Understanding of Oracle & WMS
- Strong numerical skill with strong sales operation and forecast / demand planning skills
- Supply planning experience to communicate oversee factory and forwarder to be shipping to Japan on time
- Determination to build a career with a forward-thinking business
General:
- Ability to understand and analyze supply chain & operations metrics
- Languages – Native Japanese language and Fluent in English communication (verbal & written)
- Good IT skills e.g., MS Office, PowerPoint, Internet, CRM etc.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, problem-solving, interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent planning, time management & process driven skills
- A highly motivated self-starter with strong individual and team working skills
- Ability to work varied hours/days as required by the business